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1. “The next speaker is the representative of Nigeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

2. “I thank the representative of Mongolia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Croatia. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

3. “I thank the representative of the Republic of Korea for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Mongolia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

4. “I thank the representative of Argentina for the kind words he addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Republic of Korea. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

5. “I thank the representative of Tunisia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

6. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Tunisia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

7. “I thank the representative of Austria for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

8. “I thank the representative of Egypt for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Austria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

9. “The next speaker is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

10. “I thank the representative of Canada for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Norway. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

11. “The next speaker on my list is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

12. “In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1218 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.40 pm.”

    1998-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3959 (1998) · source

13. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolutions to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I first put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1998/ 1207. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1217 (1998). I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1998/ 1208. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1998-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3959 (1998) · source

14. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, document S/ 1998/ 1149 and addendum 1, and the letter dated 14 December 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/l998/l 166. Members of the Council also have before them documents S/ 1998/ 1207 and S/ 1998/ 1208, which contain the texts of two draft resolutions prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the two draft resolutions before it.”

    1998-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3959 (1998) · source

15. “There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1216 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.55 pm.”

    1998-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3958 (1998) · source

16. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to documents S/l998/1178, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 December 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Togo to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of the final communique and the additional protocol to the Abuja Accord of 1 November 1998 concerning the formation of the Government of National Unity of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, signed at the conclusion of the meeting held in Lome on 14 and 15 December 1998 within the framework of the Guinea- Bissau peace process. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1998/1202) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”

    1998-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3958 (1998) · source

17. “The President (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1998/ 1202, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1998-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3958 (1998) · source

18. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Guinea-Bissau and Togo, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cabral (Guinea- Bissan) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Kpotsra (Togo) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1998-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3958 (1998) · source

19. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1 1.25 am.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

20. “I would like to express my thanks to all members for their kind words addressed to me and for their cooperation in holding this kind of general public meeting. In this connection, I would like to mention that credit goes to my predecessors as well. Would the representative of Sweden like to comment on the statements made thus far?”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

21. “I subscribe to the hope expressed by Brazil that these plenary open meetings will be held more frequently in the interest of all.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

22. “I thank the representative of Sweden for his most insightful statement, which reflected his full knowledge of the situation in Sierra Leone. He spoke of the civil war in that country and of its implications in terms of the problems faced by the people of Sierra Leone, especially children - a matter which makes it particularly urgent that we tackle the security situation there, along with the problem of refugees and displaced persons, by putting in place an effective humanitarian assistance programme and endeavouring to find a peaceful resolution of the situation. I thank him also for highlighting the linkage between the situations in Sierra Leone and in Liberia.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

23. “I thank Mr. Miyet for his comprehensive briefing. I now give the floor to the representative of Sweden, His Excellency, Mr. Hans Dahlgren, who is also Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone and who will brief the Council on his recent visit to Sierra Leone.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

24. “Bernard Miyet, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and by the representative of Sweden, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone. I now call on the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Bernard Miyet, in order to introduce the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, contained in document S/l998/ll76.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

25. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Bernard Miyet, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Miyet to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, document S/l998/ll76. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr.”

    1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source

26. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/l998/1183) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1215 (1998). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.35 pm.”

    1998-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3956 (1998) · source

27. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1998/ 1031, letter dated 3 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1998/1142, letter dated 24 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Mauritania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1998/1169, letter dated 15 December 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 17 December 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/ 1998/ 1184.”

    1998-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3956 (1998) · source

28. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/ 1998/ l 160. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1998/ 1183, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1998-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3956 (1998) · source

29. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.25 pm.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

30. “Members of the Council have received photocopies of the following communications: letter dated 16 December 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/1998/1175; letter dated 16 December 1998 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the United States Mission to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/1998/1181; and letter dated 16 December 1998 from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/ 1998/ 1182. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Iraq. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

31. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 15 December 1998 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1998/1172. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1998/ 1173, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 December 1998 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the letter dated 14 December 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General and its enclosure.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Hamdoon (Iraq) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source

33. “my delegation would like to stress the importance of the United Nations organs" implementation of their mandates as provided for by the Charter. 1 now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. With the concurrence of the members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting new and to resume it at 3 pm. The meeting was suspended at 11.40 am.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

34. “The efforts of the United Nations in Liberia are a case in point. The establishment of United Nations peacekeeping, peace-building or humanitarian missions requires the United Nations to guarantee the safety of United Nations personnel. The number of those who have died while in service has been on the rise; this is totally unacceptable. The presence of the United Nations after the end of a conflict has a stabilizing and reassuring effect. It helps prevent a renewal of hostilities. Development is considered a primary objective for all countries. Development is essential for reducing the number ol'conflicts. Sustainable development can enhance and accelerate the post-conflict peace-building process. In conclusion.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

35. “The priorities of post-conflict peace-building require solid foundations for development. To arrive at this objective, we must underline the need for reconciliation, the promotion of national unity, the repatriation of refugees and displaced persons and their safe resettlement in their homelands, the reintegration of former combatants into society and the mobilization of national and international resources in support of reconstruction and economic recovery. This calls for tremendous efforts on behalf of everyone. Post-conflict peace-building is a multidimensional process. It calls for tremendous efforts and effective coordination on the part of the international community. The role of the United Nations in support of peace and in coordinating efforts is extremely important.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

36. “Maintaining internal security, rebuilding confidence and invigorating socio-economic machinery in the country are critical for post-conflict peace-building. For this to take place, the time factor is extremely important in peace-building. A multidisciplinary approach must be pursued to include all social and economic aspects simultaneously. To avoid the risk of a renewal of hostilities, there should not be a long interval after the end of the peacekeeping efforts. Moving speedily to post- conflict peace-building is critical. The establishment of structures to support peace- building should be considered, and a study should be undertaken to evaluate the basic requirements of peace- building and how it should be carried out once the elements of peace-building have been clearly determined.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

37. “Post-conflict peace-building and peacekeeping are among the important topics that the international community must address. The taking of effective post- conflict measures would further peace and prevent the recurrence of armed confrontation. Experience has shown that post-conflict peace consolidation calls for intensified efforts to address the root causes of conflicts. Peace-building and peacekeeping call for building and consolidating national institutions, reforming and bolstering governmental organizations and strengthening those in charge of public order to protect the nation. It also calls for reintegration and rehabilitation programmes and for creating opportunities to resume the development process.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

38. “I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for the kind words he addressed to me. I shall now make a statement as the representative of Bahrain. As I am the last speaker before the Security Council this morning, let me express my gratification at hearing such valuable thoughts on the matter before the Council today: the maintenance of peace and security and post- conflict peace-building, an item that demonstrates the need for several more meetings of this kind. Such meetings give Council members an opportunity to express their views on general topics of interest to the United Nations, outside the context of debating specific items on the Council's agenda. They also give non-members of the Council an opportunity to address the general topics of mutual concern.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

39. “I thank the representative of Costa Rica for the kind words he addressed to me. Allow me to note that Costa Rica's participation in the work of the Council has been extremely effective.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

40. “Lee See- young (Republic of Korea), Mr. Varso (Slovakia), Mr. Erwa (Sudan), Mr. Hachani (Tunisia) and Mr. Yel'chenko (Ukraine) took seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

41. “In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Baali (Algeria), Mr. Petrella (Argentina), Ms. Wensley (Australia), Mr. Sucharipa (Austria), Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Mr. Fowler (Canada), Mr. Simonovic (Croatia), Mr. Elaraby (Egypt), Mr. Sharma (India), Mr. Wibisono (Indonesia), Miss Durrant (Jamaica), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Enkhsaikhan (Mongolia), Mr. Dos Santos (Mozambique), Mr. Gambari (Nigeria), Mr. Kolby (Norway), Mr. Kamel (Pakistan), Mr.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

42. “Members of the Security Council will recall that the date and agenda for this meeting of the Security Council were agreed upon by members of the Council in its prior consultations. The agenda was adopted. Maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peace-building The President (interpretation from Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Slovakia, the Sudan, Tunisia and Ukraine, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source

43. “"The Security Council strongly encourages the Secretary-General to continue to work actively with the Secretary-General of OAU and with all the parties concerned to help find a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict. It requests him to keep it informed about efforts to achieve a peaceful solution and to make recommendations on a possible role of the United Nations to this end. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1998/36. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.55 p.m.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

44. “"The Security Council notes with particular concern that the worsening of tension is resulting in a deterioration of the food situation for the civilian population and an increase in the flow of refugees and displaced persons. In this context, the Council reiterates its call for safe and unhindered access for humanitarian agencies to all those in need in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and once again urges all parties to guarantee the safety and security of United Nations and humanitarian personnel. "The Security Council also reaffirms the importance of holding, at the appropriate time, an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region under the auspices of the United Nations and OAU.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

45. “"The Security Council is prepared to consider, in the light of efforts towards peaceful resolution of the conflict, the active involvement of the United Nations, in coordination with OAU, including through concrete, sustainable and effective measures, to assist in the implementation of an effective ceasefire agreement and in an agreed process for a political settlement of the conflict. "The Security Council condemns any violations of human rights and humanitarian law, including acts of and incitement to ethnic hatred and violence by all parties. It urges all parties to respect and protect human rights and respect humanitarian law, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977, as applicable to them, and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

46. “The Council welcomes the public commitments made in Paris in this regard by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Presidents of Uganda and Rwanda and the Presidents and heads of delegation of Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Chad. It strongly urges them to give effect to these commitments. To that end, the Council calls on all the parties concerned to participate at the highest level possible in the upcoming summit to be held in Lusaka on 14 and 15 December 1998, and urges them to work in a constructive and flexible spirit with a view to the signing of a ceasefire agreement as a matter of urgency. The Council also encourages participants at the meeting of the central organ of the OAU, in Ouagadougou on 17 and 18 December 1998, to use this opportunity to take urgent steps towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

47. “"The Security Council expresses its support for the regional mediation process begun by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and of the Southern African Development Community, and currently led by the President of Zambia, takes note of the steps, including the establishment of the ad hoc liaison committee, that have been taken towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict and encourages the President of Zambia to continue his efforts. "The Security Council welcomes in particular the initiative taken by the Secretary-General at the Twentieth Conference of Heads of State of Africa and France, held in Paris from 26 to 28 November 1998, to bring about an end to the conflict and reach an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

48. “"The Security Council, in this context, calls for a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including an immediate ceasefire, the orderly withdrawal of all foreign forces, arrangements for security along the international borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the re-establishment of the authority of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the whole territory of the country, and the initiation of an all- inclusive national reconciliation process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which fully respects the equality and rights of all, irrespective of ethnic origin, and of a political process which leads to the early holding of democratic, free and fair elections.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

49. “"The Security Council reaffirms the obligation to respect the territorial integrity, political independence and national sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other States in the region, including the obligation to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. It also reaffirms the need for all States to refrain from any interference in each other's internal affairs, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source

50. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President of 31 August 1998 (S/PRST/ 1998/26) on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It remains deeply concerned about the continuing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which threatens peace, security and stability in the region, and about its grave humanitarian consequences.”

    1998-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3953 (1998) · source